Top Indie Gems: Diverse Cinema Highlights of 2014

Coherence

2014 • 89 min • Budget $50K • Box office $139K

Thriller, Science Fiction

Four couples meet for dinner the night a strange and brilliant comet appears in the sky.

7.2

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Inherent Vice

2014 • 149 min • Budget $20M • Box office $14M

Drama, Mystery, Comedy

Los Angeles, 1970s. Detective Larry "Doc" Sportello, battling drug addiction, takes on the case of his ex-girlfriend's disappearance.

6.5

6.6

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Gone Girl

2014 • 149 min • Budget $61M • Box office $370M

Mystery, Thriller, Drama

When his wife vanishes and the media swarms to the story, a man finds himself under suspicion. The intense public scrutiny suggests he may be involved in her disappearance.

7.9

8.1

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The Grand Budapest Hotel

2014 • 100 min • Budget $30M • Box office $174M

Comedy, Drama

The Grand Budapest Hotel follows a renowned concierge at a prestigious European hotel during the interwar period and his developing friendship with a young employee who becomes his close protégé. Their story centers on the theft and recovery of a…

8.0

8.1

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The Immigrant

2013 • 117 min • Budget $16M • Box office $5M

Drama, Romance

New York, 1921. A young immigrant woman is deceived into working in burlesque and vaudeville. Her life changes when a charismatic magician attempts to rescue her and help her reunite with her sister, who is detained at Ellis Island.

6.3

6.6

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Interstellar

2014 • 169 min • Budget $165M • Box office $746M

Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction

A team of explorers utilizes a newly discovered wormhole to overcome the limitations of human space travel and journey across interstellar distances.

8.5

8.7

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Goodbye to Language

2014 • 70 min

Drama

A married woman and a single man fall in love, experiencing both affection and conflict. A dog wanders between their worlds as the seasons change. They reunite, and the dog becomes a symbol of their divided affections. The woman's husband…

6.0

5.8

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Whiplash

2014 • 107 min • Budget $3M • Box office $50M

Drama, Music

A gifted young drummer pushes himself relentlessly under the strict guidance of a demanding instructor. His pursuit of flawless performance leads him down a dangerous path, blurring the line between artistry and self-destruction.

8.4

8.5

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Bird People

2014 • 128 min

Drama, Fantasy, Romance

A stressed-out American businessman and a French chambermaid form a bond while staying at a Paris airport hotel.

5.9

6.1

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Mr. Turner

2014 • 150 min • Box office $22M

History, Drama

In his final 25 years, the unconventional British painter J.M.W. Turner embraces life with passion. He secretly develops a relationship with a woman who runs a seaside inn, while his devoted housekeeper harbors a hidden affection for him.

6.5

6.8

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Two Days, One Night

2014 • 95 min • Budget $7M • Box office $9M

Drama

Sandra, a young professional, has just one weekend to persuade her coworkers to forfeit their bonuses. Her goal: to secure her own job amidst a challenging economic climate.

6.9

7.3

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Winter Sleep

2014 • 196 min • Box office $4M

Drama

Aydın, a hotel owner and retired actor in rural Turkey, faces internal struggles as winter arrives. He grapples with the complexities of his relationships with his wife and sister, and questions his own life.

7.5

8.0

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Listen Up Philip

2014 • 109 min • Box office $214K

Comedy, Drama

Philip is consumed by anger as he waits for his second novel to be published. He feels increasingly alienated in his city, bothered by the crowds and noise, and his relationship with his girlfriend Ashley is weakening. He's also reluctant…

5.8

6.3

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Under the Skin

2014 • 108 min • Budget $13M • Box office $7M

Thriller, Science Fiction, Drama

In Glasgow, a captivating stranger targets vulnerable men, drawing them into her orbit with irresistible charm.

6.1

6.3

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National Gallery

2014 • 174 min

Documentary

This film offers a look at the daily workings of the National Gallery in London, exploring the work of its staff and the experiences of those who visit. It examines the roles of curators and conservators, as well as the…

7.3

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God Help the Girl

2014 • 111 min

Comedy, Drama, Music

Eve struggles with self-doubt but has a vivid imagination, particularly when it comes to music. During a summer in Glasgow, she connects with Cass, a privileged young woman, and James, a very particular guy, who are also adrift. The three…

6.5

6.4

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Force Majeure

2014 • 120 min • Box office $4M

Drama

A Swedish family on vacation in the French Alps faces moments of fear as an avalanche occurs.

6.9

7.2

17+

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Boyhood

2014 • 166 min • Budget $4M • Box office $48M

Drama

This film chronicles the experiences of a divorced couple as they navigate parenthood while raising their young son. The story follows the boy over twelve years, from first grade at age six through his teenage years, exploring his evolving relationship…

7.5

7.9

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The Strange Little Cat

2013 • 72 min

On an autumn Saturday, Karin and Simon visit their parents and sister Clara. The day unfolds with a family dinner and the arrival of more relatives. As conversations, daily routines, and cooking fill the apartment, the cat and dog move…

6.6

6.5

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The Missing Picture

2013 • 95 min • Box office $76K

Documentary

Rithy Panh employs clay figures, historical footage, and his own voice to depict the horrors inflicted upon Cambodia by the Khmer Rouge regime from 1975 to 1979.

7.1

7.3

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